It is with great disappointment that Al-Haq commemorates a third year since ‘Operation Cast Lead’ resulted in the death of more than 1400 Palestinians in Gaza, and the victims continue to wait for justice. In the aftermath of the Israeli offensive, which was characterised by numerous and systematic violations of the laws of war, the survivors were interviewed, investigations were opened and a United Nations Fact Finding Mission led victims and human rights activists to be hopeful of achieving justice through accountability.
Three years later the international community continues to show its complete lack of political will to achieve justice for the victims who have all but abandoned such expectations. Only three Israeli soldiers have received convictions and minor sentences for their actions during ‘Cast Lead’.
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http://www.alhaq.org/advocacy/targets/united-nations/515-what-is-to-prevent-cast-lead-from-happening-again
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